I'm definitely making the trip! Can't wait to meet up with all the usual suspects, and I have some new toys I gotta break in as well.

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I've been in a state of denial for a while on this, but it's not looking like I am going to be able to make it this time. I've got a lot of factors working against me, first and foremost being that I am scheduled to start a nasty civil trial on the following Monday. If that case doesn't settle ahead of time, there is no way I can be out playing in the desert. Just too much of a time commitment when I need to be preparing.

Notwithstanding my trial, I have actually lost a good deal of my eyesight since mid-November. I haven't even shot a gun since November 9. In fact, I first started to notice that there was an issue at the last Zombie shoot when I couldn't focus on the front bead sight on my 10/22. A week and a half later, my eyes were totally out of alignment and out of focus.

After a couple months of diagnostics, the doctors finally diagnosed my eyes as having deteriorated muscles. I'm having surgery on Tuesday that will hopefully correct the problem. However, I may have to get surgery again if they miss the mark, and even still, I may have to get new corrective lenses to work with my fixed eyes. All of that takes time, and I'm not sure I will be ready by that weekend.

This is really killing me....I had so much fun at the last one and I'm even restocked on ammo.

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I've been in a state of denial for a while on this, but it's not looking like I am going to be able to make it this time. I've got a lot of factors working against me, first and foremost being that I am scheduled to start a nasty civil trial on the following Monday. If that case doesn't settle ahead of time, there is no way I can be out playing in the desert. Just too much of a time commitment when I need to be preparing.

Notwithstanding my trial, I have actually lost a good deal of my eyesight since mid-November. I haven't even shot a gun since November 9. In fact, I first started to notice that there was an issue at the last Zombie shoot when I couldn't focus on the front bead sight on my 10/22. A week and a half later, my eyes were totally out of alignment and out of focus.

After a couple months of diagnostics, the doctors finally diagnosed my eyes as having deteriorated muscles. I'm having surgery on Tuesday that will hopefully correct the problem. However, I may have to get surgery again if they miss the mark, and even still, I may have to get new corrective lenses to work with my fixed eyes. All of that takes time, and I'm not sure I will be ready by that weekend.

This is really killing me....I had so much fun at the last one and I'm even restocked on ammo.

Very sorry to hear about the eyes, work is work, but the need for surgery is tough. We will miss you and hope all goes well...

I'm thinking about getting there on the Thursday evening. Anyone else interested?

I hope to be leaving Palmdale as early Thursday as possible. My GF+2 will come on Friday. She actually liked the idea, something about me setting the travel trailer up by myself and her showing up Friday and getting straight to trigger time lol.

I have a few collapsible trash cans I will bring along with contractor grade trash bags

One more little heads up to those who wish to partake, My GF's daughter will have girl scout cookies to sell. If anyone wishes to PM me with request for cookies, we will do our best to satisfy

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Hi Guys,
Hopefully you can steer a total newbie in the right direction. Is magnetic 7.62x54R allowed at this event? Also I noticed that there is a Mosin shoot-off of some type. Does that mean I'm prohibited from shooting my Mosin during the rest of the day?
Thanks in advance for the help.

Hi Guys,
Hopefully you can steer a total newbie in the right direction. Is magnetic 7.62x54R allowed at this event? Also I noticed that there is a Mosin shoot-off of some type. Does that mean I'm prohibited from shooting my Mosin during the rest of the day?
Thanks in advance for the help.

Officially, the usage of Steel-core or bi-metal rounds on BLM land is prohibited.

With that being said, I saw steel core (surplus) ammunition being used in abundance during the last shoot.

You're free to shoot your Mosin Nagant at any time during the day/night

The Mosin Madness event was just a bunch of us lined up and shooting in volleys.

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You should not react to the world. Respond, but do not react. A reaction is an emotional state. Your reaction will not change the world. Your reaction only changes you. Your response changes the world. -anonymous

I got a hold of 20 live pigeons since we can't use clays. I've used them before and obviously biodegradable so no clean up problem. Wish clays were allowed on BLM since they're cheaper and people tend to frown on using live targets.

I got a hold of 20 live pigeons since we can't use clays. I've used them before and obviously biodegradable so no clean up problem. Wish clays were allowed on BLM since they're cheaper and people tend to frown on using live targets.

Oh you were serious...

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I forgot about this even though I said I was going. Made sure to mark this down on the calendar now. I will be taking more pictures this time around, and if anyone wants a photo of them or their family members shooting let me know, I have a professional quality camera that rarely gets put to use. Would generally send through private message online like last shoot. Lmk!

Here's the volley fire video again, directed at the zombie bleeding target I sacrificed at the 4.5 Shoot. Still puts a smile on my face.

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As far it does complies with our currents laws and regulations, I don't see why not.

I always bring this.

I might be able to bring a couple of MG42s and an M3......

I didn't see this on Day 1 of 4.5 Shoot. Haha, apparently I missed alot of action..